“I have been called ‘Moti’ and ‘Shrek’”: Shreya Chaudhry Opens Up About Weight Struggles and Her Fitness Inspo

Known for her glamorous looks in Bandish Bandits, actor Shreya Chaudhry recently surprised fans with a heartfelt throwback picture from her teenage years. In the post, she revealed her struggle with weight during her adolescence and credited actor Hrithik Roshan as her inspiration to embark on a fitness journey.

“It’s been almost a decade-long journey,” Shreya shared. “I used to weigh my highest at the age of 16, around 86 kgs, when this picture was taken. Since then, I have lost an odd 25 kilos.”

The story took a delightful turn when Hrithik Roshan himself responded to her post, saying, “You are a champion. Look at you! Thanks for inspiring me in return.” Overwhelmed by his words, Shreya expressed, “It means the world to me. He's much more to me than just an actor. He made me feel that there is hope, that if you work hard, you can make the impossible possible.”

Shreya recalled meeting Hrithik for the first time as a child. “It is kind of my thank you letter to him, and it's so gracious of him to take out that time. He is even better than what I thought he was. The reply that he's given me, ye unka badappan hai. My pride is that I have chosen the correct role model.”

Discussing her fitness journey, Shreya opened up about the challenges she faced. “I was just going to college when I had a phase of being very overweight. I felt a little vulnerable to put it out as I didn't know how people were going to react, but at some point, it was also empowering.”

She admitted to being mocked for her weight but never let it define her. “I have been called ‘moti’ and ‘Shrek’. When you're 17-18 years old, it can hurt without even realizing.”

Shreya’s journey began due to health concerns. “A doctor told me I needed to lose weight. That’s when I came across an article about Hrithik Roshan. His story motivated me. I found the right people to guide me, and I adopted boxing. Now, my two hours in boxing class are mine. It's like self-love.”